Gonzales Middle School

1502 West Orice Roth Street
Gonzales, LA 70737

781 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Gonzales Middle School, located at 1502 West Orice Roth Street in Gonzales, Louisiana, serves as a key educational institution within the Ascension Parish School District. Catering to students in the middle grades, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. The campus is centrally located in the heart of Gonzales, making it a focal point for families in the local community.

The school is committed to academic excellence and student development, offering a curriculum that balances core subjects with various extracurricular activities. By focusing on both intellectual growth and social-emotional learning, Gonzales Middle School strives to equip its students with the skills necessary for success in their future academic endeavors. Through its programs and community involvement, the school plays an essential role in preparing the youth of Ascension Parish to become productive, engaged citizens.

781

Total Students

52.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gonzales Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	100
Hispanic	166
Black	474
Asian	3
Two or More	38

Black
474 (60.7 %)
Hispanic
166 (21.3 %)
White
100 (12.8 %)
Two or More
38 (4.9 %)
Asian
3 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Ascension Parish
Phone:	(225)391-6450
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	781
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	428
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 234

Grade 7 252

Grade 8 295